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DaWei · Jun 26th, 2006, 2:48 PM

Read the forum's faq/rules before you bash too much....

Indigno · Jul 11th, 2006, 9:40 AM

Visual Basic is a great language, if used correctly. When coding with it, you have to realise that it's a very limited language, and is prone to bugs when it becomes complex. Try and keep it simple, don't overload it with complex graphics, 3d, networking, or anything that would be devastating to someone using it if it crashed before the file could be saved (IE a spreadsheet, word processor, or anything like that). I'm not saying that it's not possible, I'm just saying that it's not recommended.

linxis · Jul 19th, 2006, 2:10 PM

Web page development, Game development, software

Also do you mean VB script or Visual Basic. VB script is much diferent and is along the lines of ajax

zaracyn · Aug 3rd, 2007, 2:10 PM

Looks like a lot of opinions have been shared already, and some very good opinions I might add

Here's my 2 cents worth: It really depends on what your goals with programming are. I'd say learn it. Why not? It's out there, it's used a lot in businesses via MS Access 2007 and Excel 2007. I use it a lot at work for handling small scripts and such.

If you're going into software development as a career, obviously you're going to want to be well versed in as many computer languages as possible. I suppose if you're not pursuing programming professionally and you're trying to be as efficient with your time and money as possible, that would be a consideration for focusing on another language vs. VB, like c/c++, java or perl, etc.

Good luck, and have fun learning whatever you decide on!

ReggaetonKing · Aug 3rd, 2007, 2:22 PM

Dude, this thread is over a year old!

zaracyn · Aug 3rd, 2007, 2:58 PM

yeah, i know...i was wondering if anyone would notice that little faux pas...but it's not like there's a due date or anything

Komodo · Aug 3rd, 2007, 3:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ShadowAssasin

Yeah.

Probably %75 of the people who bash microsoft don't even know why they're bashing them.

(@asian: man, you sure didn't waste time adding "learning c++" to your list!)

Because... um... Micro$shit's programs are.. um.... cost money.. and Bill Gates is retarded!! and um..... IE sux, too!

DaWei · Aug 3rd, 2007, 3:57 PM

Too bad business acumen and realistic viewpoints aren't handed out free at the game store or video arcade.

No, Zaracen, there's not a due date, nor is there a law requiring good sense. If you want to dig up old threads, why don't you dig up the ones suggesting that old threads be closed after ninety days or so, to prevent their reopening by inattentive or reading-impaired visitors.

zaracyn · Aug 3rd, 2007, 4:28 PM

I should probably do that...or I could just write "I will not post to old threads" a ba-zillion times, but that would just be spamming...doh, I can't win for loosing! lol.

I shall endeavor to be more attentive :o

Komodo · Aug 3rd, 2007, 4:58 PM

And if you're gonna bump threads, do it right and say "BUMP!"

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DaWei Resident Grouch Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 6,453 Rep Power: 10	Too bad business acumen and realistic viewpoints aren't handed out free at the game store or video arcade. No, Zaracen, there's not a due date, nor is there a law requiring good sense. If you want to dig up old threads, why don't you dig up the ones suggesting that old threads be closed after ninety days or so, to prevent their reopening by inattentive or reading-impaired visitors. __________________ Abstraction doesn't make it impossible to write bad code; it makes it possible to write superior code. Contributor's Corner: Grumpy on C++ Exceptions DaWei on Pointers

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Jul 11th, 2006, 9:40 AM	#22
Indigno Professional Programmer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Anywhere non-productive Posts: 267 Rep Power: 0	Visual Basic is a great language, if used correctly. When coding with it, you have to realise that it's a very limited language, and is prone to bugs when it becomes complex. Try and keep it simple, don't overload it with complex graphics, 3d, networking, or anything that would be devastating to someone using it if it crashed before the file could be saved (IE a spreadsheet, word processor, or anything like that). I'm not saying that it's not possible, I'm just saying that it's not recommended.

Aug 3rd, 2007, 2:10 PM	#24
zaracyn Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0	Looks like a lot of opinions have been shared already, and some very good opinions I might add Here's my 2 cents worth: It really depends on what your goals with programming are. I'd say learn it. Why not? It's out there, it's used a lot in businesses via MS Access 2007 and Excel 2007. I use it a lot at work for handling small scripts and such. If you're going into software development as a career, obviously you're going to want to be well versed in as many computer languages as possible. I suppose if you're not pursuing programming professionally and you're trying to be as efficient with your time and money as possible, that would be a consideration for focusing on another language vs. VB, like c/c++, java or perl, etc. Good luck, and have fun learning whatever you decide on!

Aug 3rd, 2007, 2:58 PM	#26
zaracyn Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0	yeah, i know...i was wondering if anyone would notice that little faux pas...but it's not like there's a due date or anything

Aug 3rd, 2007, 4:28 PM	#29
zaracyn Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0	I should probably do that...or I could just write "I will not post to old threads" a ba-zillion times, but that would just be spamming...doh, I can't win for loosing! lol. I shall endeavor to be more attentive :o

Aug 3rd, 2007, 4:58 PM	#30
Komodo Hobbyist Programmer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 112 Rep Power: 0	And if you're gonna bump threads, do it right and say "BUMP!"

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